Listing data updated August 23, 2026 · refreshed twice daily
3Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1,690Sq Ft
2021Year Built
$175Per Sq Ft
2-car garageNo CDDFEMA Zone X
Momentum Research: independent market analysis, flood data, insurance estimates, buyer leverage, and objective property scoring, alongside the MLS listing. Not just the listing sheet.
4% below
$/sq ft vs community
$175 here vs $183 median sold (12 mo)
Buyer leverage
Strong buyer advantage
144 days on market
7.7 months
Supply around this home
Seller <3 · balanced 3-6 · buyer >6
Zone X
Flood risk
Minimal hazard per FEMA; ~77 ft elevation
$500–$2k/yr
Est. insurance · illustrative
Not a carrier quote; premiums vary widely by property. Get a real quote.
Listed at $295,000 — recent neighborhood median sale price ~$374,500 (nearby sales; deemed reliable, not an appraisal)
144 days on market
HOA ~$50/mo (estimate; confirm)
Momentum Research · HERNANDO OAKS
Pricing & the HERNANDO OAKS market
How this home is priced against recent nearby sales, and where HERNANDO OAKS has been over 25 years. Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records; closed sales, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates only; see data notes.
This home’s $/sq ft vs. nearby sales
List $/sq ft against recent nearby closed sales; the community median is marked.
Price vs. size in HERNANDO OAKS
Each dot is a closed sale since 2005 (238 total). This home is the gold marker.
Sale price (y) by living area in sq ft (x). Stellar MLS closed sales.
Median $/sq ft by year
Community sold $/sq ft, 2015–2026. This home lists at $175/sq ft.
Median sale price by year
12-month median closed price, 2015–2026.
Market Heat by year (0–100)
Momentum Market Heat, 2015–2026. Now 58 (normal).
Property timeline
This home’s history
2021BuiltPer public record
Jul 10, 2026First trackedObserved at $295,000
Aug 4, 2026Price cut$290,000
Aug 14, 2026Price increase$295,000
NowActiveCurrently for sale
Build year is from public record. Listing milestones reflect movewithmomentum.com’s own observations since we began tracking this listing and are not the MLS listing history; dates and prices are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Financing
Estimated monthly payment
$1,914/mo
Principal & interest $1,518/mo79%
Taxes $258/mo13%
Insurance $88/mo5%
HOA $50/mo3%
$1,914/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 6.67% · edit any field to update.
Estimated from today’s asking price and current Hernando County tax rates.
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Many first-time Florida buyers are surprised when property taxes jump after closing. This estimate helps you budget before you make an offer.
Current owner pays $3,950/yr ($329/mo)
+$625 more each year
(+16%)
Most of this comes from Florida’s Save Our Homes assessment cap resetting when the home sells — the current owner’s protected assessment doesn’t transfer to a new buyer.
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Current ownerProtected by Save Our Homes
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Home sellsResets the January after
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Buyer paysBased on purchase price
$59,691
Save Our Homes benefit
The current owner’s protected taxable value sits this much below market — which is why today’s bill is lower than a new buyer’s.
Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll (2025), Stellar MLS. County public record, not MLS data — matched to this home by parcel ID. Estimates are not a tax bill.
Momentum Scores
Momentum Property Score
61/100
Strongest on: Flood safety (95), Affordability (85)
0 limited50100 exceptional
61/100 is solid, mid-pack across the objective indicators below. It reflects only those measures — not the home’s quality, condition, or desirability.
A 0-100 score built from objective property and market data: flood risk, insurance, pricing, supply, affordability, and recent sales. Higher means more measures line up in a buyer’s favor. It reflects only the factors below.
Price vs area61
This home $175/sq ft vs the community 12-month median $183/sq ft.
Affordability85
List price $295,000 vs the community median $374,500. Not a measure of personal affordability.
Flood safety95
FEMA Zone X, ~77 ft elevation. Verify the parcel with FEMA.
Insurance cost80
From FEMA Zone X and a 2021 build. Obtain a property-specific quote.
Market liquidity27
Community median 71 days on market, ~7.7 months of supply (12-month record).
Renovation upside30
From a 2021 build and $175/sq ft vs the community median $183/sq ft. Not a condition assessment.
Buyer competition68
32% of recent closings here paid cash. A higher cash share means more competition from buyers who don't need financing (lower score).
Pricing power61
Recent sales closed at about 95.8% of original asking (~4.2% below). More room below asking generally favors buyers.
Market timing42
Momentum Market Heat is 58/100 (normal). Cooler readings generally favor buyers; hotter readings favor sellers.
Momentum Scores are objective, rules-based indicators computed from listing facts, public records, and recent nearby sales. They are not appraisals, valuations, investment advice, or judgments about a neighborhood or who should live there. Verify independently.
Momentum Research
The Momentum read
🟢 Buyer-leaning conditions around this listing. 7.7 months of supply in the surrounding market and 144 days on market for this home, against a 71-day area median.Days on market:this home 144Area median: 71 daysWhy it matters: above-median time on market, together with the level of supply, is a clear sign of how much leverage sits with buyers.Momentum Research interpretation of the MLS facts in the snapshot above. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026. As of August 2, 2026.
🟡 Asking $175 per square foot, about 4% below the community’s $183 median. HERNANDO OAKS’s 12-month median sold price per square foot is $183. Median sold price per square foot is up 0.9% year over year. Confidence: Medium · 18 closed sales in 12 monthsMLS facts: Stellar MLS closed sales. A per-square-foot gap is context, not an appraisal; condition, lot, and view set the final number here.
68% of homes in HERNANDO OAKS are owner-occupied. An estimated 32% are non-owner-occupied, including 2% held in a company or trust and 99% out-of-state owners.Why it matters: a high owner-occupied share typically means fewer rentals nearby and steadier resale demand.Source: Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records), 487 homes matched. Community-level context.
Recent HERNANDO OAKS sales closed near 95.8% of original asking. Cash paid for about 32% of recent closings here.Why it matters: the community’s own record shows how far opening prices typically move, and how often buyers compete without financing.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, community-level, 12 months ending August 2, 2026. Aggregates only; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What’s unique here: one of only 16 active listings in HERNANDO OAKS, no CDD assessment.
Updated August 23, 2026 · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Listing description
About this home
1% FIRST-YEAR INTEREST RATE BUYDOWN AVAILABLE! MOVE-IN READY! CAN’T QUALIFY FOR A MORTGAGE TODAY?
YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO BUY THIS HOME! Ask about the available Lease Option with approximately $15,000 up front, allowing you to move in now while working toward mortgage qualification. Welcome to 5274 Diantha Way in Brooksville — a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a 2-car garage located in a gated golf course community with low HOA fees and NO CDD!
This home is truly move-in ready. A home inspection has already been completed, a Home Warranty is included, and some furniture may also be included. One of the home's most impressive features is its rare triple conservation lot, providing protected natural views to the side, rear, and across the street.
Enjoy exceptional privacy, generous spacing between homes, and the peaceful feeling of having your own private retreat surrounded by Florida greenery. Step onto the screened lanai and relax while overlooking the conservation area. This is an exceptionally quiet setting where deer and wild turkeys are frequent visitors, yet you're still part of an attractive, established golf course community.
Highlights include: 3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms, 2-Car Garage, Rare Triple Conservation Lot, Screened Lanai, Gated Golf Course Community, Low HOA Fees, No CDD, 1% First-Year Interest Rate Buydown Available, Lease Option Available, Inspection Already Completed, Home Warranty Included, Some Furniture Included, Move-In Ready Whether you're ready to purchase conventionally or need some time to improve your mortgage qualifications, this property can provide a path to homeownership that most listings don't. Don't miss this unique opportunity — schedule your private showing today!
Description provided by LPT REALTY, LLC and reproduced from the MLS; not independently verified.
Property facts & sources
Every fact, sourced
Listing data, public records, our calculations, and what to verify — each fact shown once. Estimates and calculations shown are for general information only, are not appraisals or advice, and should be independently verified.
Listing facts MLS
List price$295,000
Bed / bath3 / 2
Living area1,690 sq ft
Year built2021
Property typeSingle Family Residence
Garage2-car
MLS #TB8488383
Listing status144 days on market
Public records & third-party data
FEMA flood zoneZone X
Ground elevation~77 ft
Windstorm exposureLow
CountyHernando
Area listings16 active · 5 under contract
Estimated first-year tax~$3,098/yr
CDD assessmentNone on record
HOA (estimate)$50/mo
Calculated estimates
Price per sq ft$175
Estimated monthly payment$1,914
Insurance (illustrative)$500–$2k/yr
Comparable-sales median$374,500
Buyer should verify Buyer verify
Exact HOA dues, fees, and restrictionsRoof age and conditionHVAC age and conditionA property-specific insurance quoteSurvey and lot boundariesPermit historyFlood-insurance requirementsSchool zoning (confirm with the district)Property taxes after sale (homestead reset)CDD / community assessmentsSquare footage and room dimensions
Listing courtesy of LPT REALTY, LLC · Listing agent: Bill Whiteside · 877-366-2213Provided via the Stellar MLS Internet Data Exchange, as distributed by MLS GRID · Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID · Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. · deemed reliable but not guaranteedIDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate.
The Messtimate™
The Messtimate
This is a deliberately dumb estimate — living area times a range of recent neighborhood $/sq ft, and nothing else. It is not an appraisal, not market value, and not a valuation of this home. Even a tight range from comparable sales can’t price a specific home — here’s why.
$272,090the mess$346,450
Actual list price: $295,000 — compare it against the range above. The Messtimate is a blind sqft estimate; the list price reflects this specific home.
A 27% spread on the same house — and that gap is exactly what an automated guess can't see:
Condition & updates — a renovated kitchen or new roof vs. dated finishes can swing value six figures; sq ft can't see it.
The lot & views — a premium golf, water, or preserve lot vs. a road-facing one: same sq ft, very different price.
Outliers skew it — one flip or distressed sale in the comps drags the whole $/sq ft up or down.
Carrying costs & concessions — CDD, HOA, insurance, and seller-paid buydowns change what a buyer actually pays.
And here's what the live market is doing — which the number above ignores entirely:
This home: 144 days on market vs. a 71-day community median
14 active listings competing, 4 under contract
≈7.7 months of supply
25 closed here in the last 12 months
For reference, this home is listed at $295,000 ($175/sq ft) — a number set with analysis a Messtimate can't do.
Want a property-specific review from a licensed agent? A Momentum Realty agent will do a real, free comparative market analysis — walking the home, the lot, the condition, and the live market. That's the difference between a Messtimate and a valuation.
Methodology: 1,690 sq ft × $161–$205/sq ft from recent nearby closed sales (public records). Estimate for general information only; not an appraisal, valuation, or offer. Updated August 23, 2026.
Keep looking
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Listed for $295,000Momentum Realty · on market 144 days
Public records
Building permits
Permit history not yet linkedConfirm permit history with the county building department.
Estimated ownership costs
Estimated costs & disclosures
Estimated ownership costs for general information. Confirm each with the county, your lender, and an insurer. See data & estimate notes.
Property tax (first-year est.)
~$3,098/yr
A rough first-year estimate only, applying a typical Hernando rate to the list price before any exemptions. Florida bills vary substantially after reassessment, homestead and other exemptions, and local taxing districts — this is not your expected bill. Confirm with the county property appraiser.
CDD assessment
None
No CDD assessment on record for this community.
Insurance (illustrative range)
$500–$2k/yr
An illustrative modeled range, not based on carrier underwriting and not a quote. Florida premiums vary significantly by roof age, wind-mitigation features, claims history, and carrier — a real quote can land well outside this range. Flood insurance not federally mandated (Zone X). Get a quote from a licensed insurer before relying on any figure.
HOA
$50/mo
Covers the master association & common areas. Confirm exact dues and what they include.
Environmental data
Flood zone & elevation
Sourced environmental data for the parcel. Confirm with FEMA and your insurer.
FEMA flood zone
Zone X
From the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. In this zone lender-required flood insurance is generally not mandated; confirm for the parcel.
Ground elevation
~77 ft
Approximate parcel elevation from USGS; confirm exact elevation with a survey.
Windstorm / insurance
Obtain a quote
This is a coastal Florida county. Premiums and coverage vary by home; obtain a quote from a licensed insurer.
Connectivity
Internet & broadband
Fiber
Check availability
AT&T Fiber covers much of NE Florida; confirm availability at the address.
Cable
Likely
Xfinity/Spectrum cable broadband is widely available.
5G Home
Backup
T-Mobile / Verizon fixed-wireless as a backup option.
Market data · public records
Recent sales activity in HERNANDO OAKS PH 3
Recent comparable closed sales near this home, from public records. Summary figures are for general reference only and are not a valuation of this property. See the HERNANDO OAKS PH 3 neighborhood guide for more.
Comparable sales found
4
Recent nearby closings in the data set.
Community median sale price
$374,500
Canonical 12-month median closed price. Reference only.
Community median $/sq ft
$183
Canonical 12-month median $/sq ft. Reference only.
Go deeper on HERNANDO OAKS PH 3
See schools, amenities, builders, HOA/CDD detail, and every active & sold home in the community — the single biggest advantage of buying here over a portal.
Recent local developments near this home, compiled from news and public sources. Provided for general information; verify details with the original source.
Jul 2026 · Infrastructure
Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport receives $13.6 million federal grant
The Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport received a $13.6 million federal grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration for roads, drainage, utilities, electrical service, and converting an unused 5,000-foot runway into a modern taxiway. The work will prepare about 600 acres of airport land for aviation and aerospace company development.
Why it matters: Airport infrastructure funding readies roughly 600 acres for aviation and aerospace facilities, strengthening the area industrial and employment base. The site is about 3 miles west of Hernando Oaks.
Board approves height allowance increase at One Hernando Center
The Hernando County Commission unanimously approved raising the maximum building height from 60 feet to 85 feet for One Hernando Center, a 146-acre industrial distribution development east of Kettering Road in Brooksville. The added height accommodates automated storage and retrieval systems for uses such as cold storage and manufacturing.
Why it matters: A 146-acre industrial distribution park advances with taller warehouse capacity, adding to the area logistics and manufacturing footprint. The project is about 6 miles northwest of Hernando Oaks, elsewhere in Hernando County.
The Hernando County Board voted 4-0 on June 23 to approve two prototype fire station designs, a 3-bay and a 4-bay configuration, by KMF Architects at a Phase 1 design cost of about $296,902. The reusable prototypes are intended to speed and standardize future fire station construction countywide.
Why it matters: Standardized fire station prototypes aim to expedite future public safety facility construction across the county, supporting emergency service infrastructure as growth continues. The site is about 4 miles north of Hernando Oaks.
Hernando School Board signs off on two large housing developments
On June 9 the Hernando County School Board approved school concurrency for two subdivisions between I-75 and Lockhart Road: Black Jack Ridge with up to 978 houses and Ginny Grove with up to 907 units. The board determined area schools have sufficient capacity to accommodate the new developments.
Why it matters: Two large residential subdivisions totaling roughly 1,885 homes are cleared to advance in the I-75 corridor, expanding the local housing supply pipeline. The site is about 3 miles east of Hernando Oaks.
Schools currently assigned to this address in Hernando County, provided as neutral factual data. Assignments can change — confirm current zoning with the school district. This is not a statement about the home's suitability for any person or family.
GRADEC
Moton Elementary SchoolAssigned elementary school · Hernando County School District · Grade C (Florida DOE 2025-26)
GRADEC
D.S. Parrot MiddleAssigned middle school · Hernando County School District · Grade C (Florida DOE 2025-26)
GRADEC
Hernando HighAssigned high school · Hernando County School District · Grade C (Florida DOE 2025-26)
Assigned schools per the MLS listing — assignments can change; confirm current zoning with the district. Browse school-zone pages →
How it stacks up
Comparable recent sales
Recent closed sales nearby, with photos, so you can compare. Sold prices are public record, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sold Jul 2026
$275,000
17653 GARSALASO CIRCLE, BROOKSVILLE
3 / 2 bd/ba · 1,649 sq ft · $167/sq ft
Courtesy of CENTURY 21 ALLIANCE REALTY · View details →
Sold Jun 2026
$245,100
5150 DIANTHA WAY, BROOKSVILLE
4 / 2 bd/ba · 1,830 sq ft · $134/sq ft
Courtesy of MLS REALTY OF TAMPA BAY · View details →
Sold Apr 2026
$397,500
5283 BYRONIC COURT, BROOKSVILLE
4 / 2 bd/ba · 1,846 sq ft · $215/sq ft
Courtesy of CENTURY 21 ALLIANCE REALTY · View details →
Sold Jul 2026
$295,000
5499 DIANTHA WAY, BROOKSVILLE
4 / 2 bd/ba · 1,498 sq ft · $197/sq ft
Courtesy of RE/MAX REALTY UNLIMITED · View details →
Community 12-month median: $183/sq ft. Shown for general reference only — this is not an appraisal or a statement of this home's value. Sold prices are public record and deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
If you rent it out
Investment snapshot
Objective rental and cash-flow estimates for a buyer weighing this as an investment. Rough figures for general information only — not a guarantee of rent, an appraisal, or investment advice. Verify independently.
Estimated rent$1,352 – $1,967/moa rough gross-rent-yield range on list price (comp-based estimate coming).
Estimated cap rate4.5%Net operating income ÷ list price; excludes financing.
Est. monthly cash flow−$602 – −$49At 25% down, 30-yr; after a 10% vacancy/maintenance/management reserve.
Before you decide
Buyer research checklist
A neutral list of items to confirm for any home. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.
Confirm roof age and condition during inspection.
Confirm HVAC age and condition during inspection.
Request current HOA documents before relying on dues or restrictions.
Obtain an insurance quote for this specific property.
Confirm school zoning directly with the district.
Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries.
Review permit history with the county.
Confirm whether flood insurance is required for this parcel.
Confirm square footage and room dimensions independently.
Ask the county how property taxes may change after a sale.
Nearby & commute
Approximate distances
Approximate drive times for general reference only.
City
BROOKSVILLE
Groceries, dining, and parks for this city — see the city guide.
Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 23, 2026)
Community market stats
Stellar MLS closed sales, as of August 2, 2026
Flood zone & elevation
FEMA flood maps + USGS elevation (Zone X shown above)
Taxes & monthly cost
Estimated from county rates; not a quote
Insurance figure
Modeled estimate; obtain a real quote before offering
Schools
2025-26 district assignments; verify with the district
Momentum Research lines are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates are informational, not appraisals or advice. Methodology: how Momentum scores are computed.
Answered before you ask
Frequently asked questions
Why might my property taxes differ from the current owner's?
Florida's Save Our Homes rule caps annual assessment increases for homesteaded owners, and the assessment can be re-set after a sale. As a result a new owner's bill may differ from the seller's. Any tax figure shown here is an estimate, not the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser and tax collector.
Where does the flood-zone information come from?
The flood designation shown (Zone X) comes from the FEMA flood map and is provided for general information. Confirm the parcel's status with FEMA and your insurer.
Can I rely on the figures on this page?
No. Estimated taxes, insurance, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only and should not be relied upon. Verify all information independently before making any decision.
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Opinion & estimate — do not rely on this page. Any figure on this page that is not a verbatim fact from the listing or a public record — including estimated property taxes, insurance, CDD/HOA amounts, mortgage payments, comparable-sales summaries, and market statistics — is an opinion and estimate provided for general informational purposes only. These figures may be inaccurate or out of date, are not appraisals, valuations, or financial, legal, tax, or investment advice, and should not be relied upon. Do not make any purchase, offer, financing, or other decision based on this page. Independently verify everything — price, square footage, lot size, year built, taxes, CDD/HOA, flood status, school assignments, permits, and community rules — with the listing broker, the county, your lender, a licensed inspector, an insurer, and your own advisors before acting.
Estimate methodology. Tax estimates apply a typical county millage rate to the list price and will differ from the actual assessed bill. Cost and market figures are derived from available data and simple calculations, not a professional appraisal. We make no representation that any estimate reflects fair market value.
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MLS / IDX. The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the Stellar MLS Internet Data Exchange, as distributed by MLS GRID. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Momentum Realty are marked with the listing broker's name and include the name of the listing agent. Data provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Source: Stellar MLS, as distributed by MLS GRID. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. All rights reserved.
Sold price and details are from public records and the MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Shown for comparison only — not an appraisal or a statement of this home's value.
